Dosage
/ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe amount of a medicine or other substance that is prescribed or taken at one time.
/ˈdoʊsɪdʒ/
The measured amount of a medicine or other substance.
The doctor adjusted the dosage of the medication.
💡 Simply: It's like how much medicine your doctor tells you to take. If you have a headache, the dosage is how many pills the doctor says you should swallow, or what amount to administer for maximum effectiveness.
👶 For kids: The amount of medicine you should take.
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Following the correct dosage is crucial for the treatment to be effective.
The dosage instructions were clearly labeled on the bottle.
How It's Used
"The recommended dosage for adults is one tablet twice a day."
"The vet advised a specific dosage for the dog's medication based on its weight."
"Accurate dosage is critical for drug efficacy and patient safety."
The act or process of determining and administering a dose.
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The process or manner of determining a dose.
Accurate dosage is key to achieving the desired therapeutic effect.
💡 Simply: It's the process of figuring out how much of something, like medicine, is needed. For example, doctors determine the dosage of medicine by considering the person’s weight and illness severity.
👶 For kids: How the grown-up decides how much medicine you need.
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Researchers studied the dosage of the new vaccine.
Precise dosage calculations are critical in medical practice.
How It's Used
"The study investigated the effects of different dosages of the experimental drug."
"Understanding dosage considerations is essential for effective treatment."
From Middle French *dosage*, from *doser* ('to measure out a dose'), from *dose* (from Greek *dosis*, 'a giving').
The term 'dosage' emerged with the rise of modern pharmacology and the scientific approach to medicine.